Lithographic view of church interior with silhouette of minister, probably in Sumner House in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts, 10284-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1890-1895

GUSN

GUSN-389275

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Description

The image is a lithographic view of a church interior, likely set in Sumner House, Shrewsbury, Massachusetts. It features a silhouette of a minister in the foreground, positioned at a podium with a book, gesturing with one hand. In the background, seated in pews, is a congregation looking towards the minister. A large, decorated window with arches is visible behind them.

Details

Descriptive Terms

churches (buildings)
religious buildings
interior views
lithographs
pews
clergy
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP011197
B-Series negative 10284-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC029

Collection Name

Hiram Harlow photographic collection, 1890s-1920s

Date of Acquisition

ca. 1971

Reference Code

PC029.001.007.003.10284-B

Places

Shrewsbury (Worcester county, Massachusetts)

Record Details

Originator

Harlow, Hiram (Photographer)

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Description Level

Item

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